If ever there was a perfect craft ‘toy’ for Lillie then [easyazon_link identifier=”B07BMZ979Z” locale=”UK” tag=”mummmatt-21″]Smooshins Surprise Maker Kit[/easyazon_link] is IT! Lillie definitely takes after me in her love for doing crafts at home, which is good because I may have bought more craft kits over the years that is actually necessary. However, this is one … Read more
No trip to Norfolk for us would be complete without a visit to Wroxham Barns. It’s a place that I remember visiting as a child with my Mum and we have been numerous times with the Beans too. About Wroxham Barns Way back in 1982 whilst enjoying a pint (or two) Ian Russell was discussing … Read more
So this year we finally popped our Festival cherry with a family weekend at the Cornbury Festival near to Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. From the outset, we were very excited to be going but I must admit we had a few nerves kicking in the closer the festival came. My main worries surrounded the children’s … Read more
It is no secret on the blog that Lillie and I are fans of Gel-a-Peel, I especially love my Gel-a-Peel diary. We have decorated quite a few things around the house with it since we were first introduced to it a few months ago. Add to that slime play and you’ve got yourself the perfect … Read more
Since slime and Glam Goo became the must-have accessory in your arsenal Lillie has had all kinds from glittery or fluffy to clear and seriously smelly! None of these have kept her (and her brothers) as amused as when she was sent the Glam Goo Deluxe Pack to review in ready for National Slime Day on 17th … Read more
We were first introduced to Gel-a-Peel last year and it has become a favourite crafting product for Lillie. She has pretty much all of the colours available now and can often be found sitting quietly at her desk designing a new creation. For the most part, she creates cards with them to give to her … Read more
I hate to be the one to say it but Christmas will be here before we know it so I’m already starting to look for gift ideas. As a teenager I often used to make handmade gifts and I loved the activity of doing it but also the warm fuzzy feeling when my gifts were … Read more
For as long as I can remember holidays have always been my ‘happy time’ with family and/or friends. A time where memories are made and moments in time are captured. Trips to the beach meant collecting special stones and shells, holidays abroad would see me coming back with local pottery, crafts and handmade jewellery. I … Read more
The Summer holidays are in full swing, I love the lazy mornings and slower pace of life during the Summer. Not having to rush around means that you can take time to do more of the things that you love and for us, that means more time outdoors (if the weather allows) and more time … Read more